Defense State Minister Ruwan Wijewardane Had Sworn in As Non Cabinet Minister Of Media -Mangala Resigns From Media Portfolio

State Minister of Defense Ruwan Wijewardane had been sworn in as the Non Cabinet Minister of Media this evening(22) before President Maithripala Sirisena at President's official  residence in Colombo.

Minister of  Finance and Media Mangala Samaraweera had resigned from his Media Ministry portfolio this evening paved the way for appointing a non Cabinet Minister to handle  Media.

However when a Cabinet portfolio becomes vacant Prime Minister will automatically becomes in charge of that portfolio  .